#97D4FF Hex Color
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A light, cool blue with a fresh pastel finish, #97d4ff brings softness and clarity to digital designs. Its gentle saturation suits healthcare, finance, technology, and spring-themed layouts, especially as a spacious UI background. Pair it with navy or charcoal for readable contrast. Black text achieves about 13.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #97d4ff.
Questions about #97d4ff
What is #97d4ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97d4ff is rgb(151, 212, 255), in HSL hsl(205, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 41%, 17%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #97d4ff?
Is #97d4ff warm or cool?
#97d4ff reads as a cool blue because its pale blue hue and clean, airy finish lean toward clarity rather than warmth, making it a natural fit for calm, spacious interfaces.
Is #97d4ff readable on white or black?
#97d4ff has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.